Does your City Have Festival Fatigue?
Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: 10:00 to 11:00 am Pacific Time (1:00-2:00pm Eastern)
Events and festivals have helped drive a return to Downtowns post-COVID. Yet some cities are struggling to keep up with multiple events that occur simultaneously or on consecutive weekends. Event planners are challenged to meet private security requirements. Police departments may mandate overtime if there are insufficient off-duty sign-ups or out-source resources from nearby cities.
Discussion Topics
- How can cities balance the economic benefits of events with the impacts to residents?
- How does your city ensure sufficient safety resources for day and night events?
- Does resource allocation for events conflict with traditional “nightlife”?
- How can cities include local food and beverage business operators in events?
- How can social venues draw patrons in the off-peak event season?
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